Discs that resist rust?

[roadie]

One thing I have dislike about my Civic is the amount of rust on the parts of the discs that are not swept by the pads.

I am planning a brake overhaul to include new hoses, discs, pads and fluid along with painting the callipers. Are there any discs out there that resist rust well?

I'm not looking for anything drilled or grooved, just a decent disc that will look good over its lifetime. I have seen compatible discs from the likes of MTEC, Fedoro, Brembo, Pagid and Bosch. Can anyone recommend a particular brand?

 

[roadie]

Thanks for all the replies guys, really helpful.

Pagid discs come with anti rust coating aswell

That's interesting and I have heard a small amount of good feedback regarding Pagid discs and pads on Civinfo. I will look into part numbers 104601818 and 104600488 in more detail. I believe these are the discs to fit my Civic.

I've got the black coated Mtecs; the edges do not rust.

Sure they do.

Bought mine from this guy.

http://www.freakyparts.co.uk/

I think it was £136 for all 4 disks for my DC2, I went for plain blanks with silver anti-rust coating. So they look OEM and will stay clean.

Get in touch with him.

As with most car part websites, he stocks far more than he lists on the website.

Freakyparts is quite active on the Civinfo forums and I am aware of them being able to source all the parts I require for decent prices. I may well make use of them for some MTEC plain black discs, EBC Yellow pads (on front, cheaper ones on the back) and some HEL braided hoses. This combo is recommended and shouldn't break the bank.

Those pads are not makinfg full contact!

There should be NO rust on the swept part of the disk!

(I am amazed at what seems to be able to pass an MOT these days. I have seen disks with only 10mm of "shiny" metal visible and yet if it passes on the rollers it is just an advisory! )

I wasn't sure whether this was just how the brakes on Civics are!? I will enquire with those that have more knowledge of the car!

The car was purchased at the end of May and passed its MOT with no advisories then...

 

[roadie]

I think the car may have stood for a while before I purchased it. Since then I have done about 1,200 miles that has included quite a few A road jaunts with a decent amount of braking.

More rusty residue as opposed to black comes off the rear, where there is a wider band of rust on the disc.

Front

Rear

 

[roadie]

you might want to check that you have a locking wheel nut key that is intact for when you really need it and that that locking wheel nut is not stuck. Looks like the key has sheard off

Good eyes! However, it's just the angle of the camera or flash or something giving that impression. Thankfully, the key and nuts are all OK.